Best 6 Person Instant Cabin Tents

If you are in search of an extremely easy-to-use summer camping tent, check out our selection of the best 6-person instant cabin tents.

As you’ve already guessed from the title of this post, the two tent features that are in focus here are:

• Cabin-style shape.
• Instant setup.

Cabin-style tents create a pleasant and livable environment with steep, straight walls and numerous windows. Being able to set one up instantly means you can have shelter in a short amount of time.

But the tents in the list below also come with some other features making them the best 6 person instant cabin tents. These features include dark-rest design, integrated light, full-coverage fly, etc.

Our list of the best 6-person instant cabin-type camping tents

The tents in the list below are ordered by floor area from smaller to larger.

1. Coleman 6-Person Instant Cabin Tent

This is one of the best-known instant cabin tents. It has been on the market for years and is incredibly popular and affordable. The tent is a single-layer type with an integrated rain fly. This and its pre-attached frame with telescopic poles make it easy to use and set up.

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Pros:

• Extremely easy to use.
• Freestanding.
• Very good price.

Cons:

• No vents.
• Long when packed.

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The tent is fully freestanding, with windows on all sides and one door shown in the picture. The windows are the double-layer type with mesh and zippered panels. Note that the peak height is 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m).

The official capacity is 6 people, and its 10 x 9 ft (3.05 x 2.74 m) dimensions make it possible to put 6 sleeping pads on the floor. But the overall area is 90 sq ft (8.4 m²), so it is best suited for couples or small families. The packed size (L x D) is around 48 x 9 inches (122 x 23 cm), and the weight is 24.9 lb (11.3 kg).

2. Ozark Trail 6-Person Dark Rest Instant Cabin Tent

This tent is very noted for its dark-rest design. It is made from materials that block external light, and the roof has a three-layer construction. As you can see from the picture, this tent has a flysheet over the top and a mesh ceiling with closable panels to shut out the light.

Note also that the fly has a couple of vinyl windows, providing plenty of options to regulate light in the tent. This brand has a series of tents built with these same features. It is worth noting that this tent is the smallest in the series.

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Pros:

• Dark rest.
• Very easy to use.
• Freestanding.
• Very good price.

Cons:

• Not very large for 6.

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AMAZON

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We have chosen this tent for our list for its cabin shape and instant setup. It is freestanding, with 3 large windows, an E-cable port, and a floor vent. There is also a gear loft included, which is rare for such an affordable tent. 

Here are some numbers you will want to see. The weight is 20 lb (9.07 kg), and the dimensions are 10 x 9 ft (3.05 x 2.74 m). So the floor area is modest 90 ft² (8.4 m²). The peak height is 66 inches (166 cm), and the packed size (L x D) is 43 x 8 inches (109 x 20 cm).

3. KAZOO Family Camping Tent

Kazoo states that this tent is for 6-8 people, but when you see its actual dimensions, you realize this is unrealistic. The area is 90.3 ft² (8.4 m²), so this might be enough for six, but it would be more comfortable with fewer people.

The tent is quite tall; its peak height is 72.83 inches (185 cm). You have a full-coverage fly for complete protection against elements, and this is a rare feature with cabin tents. There are two windows on the flysheet, which is also unusual for a full-coverage flysheet. The flysheet attaches to the tent’s base, with buckles in the four corners. It also has two large D-shaped doors for easy entry and exit.

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Pros:

• Great poles & fabric.
• Full protection with its massive fly.
• Freestanding.
• Very good price.

Cons:

• The official capacity is unrealistic.
• Long when packed.

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AMAZON

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The leg poles are straight, creating the cabin style, and its design allows you to set it up in under one minute. It is fully freestanding, but you have a set of 18 stakes included in the package to pin it down. The awning shown in the picture is supported by two extra poles that are included. The frame is pre-attached to the tent, and you have thick 19 mm diameter 6065 aluminum poles.

The fabric is a 210T rip-stop polyester with a waterproof rating of 3000 mm. The same material is used for the bathtub-type floor. There are several wall pockets inside, and a carry bag is included. The weight is 17.85 lb (8.1 kg).

4. Bushnell Shield Series 11′ x 9′ Instant Cabin Tent

This Bushnell Shield Series 11′ x 9′ Instant Cabin Tent is also the smallest in a series of tents built in a similar style. It weighs 26 lb (11.8 kg), and the floor area is 99 ft² (9.2 m²).

The tent is nicely designed with its 5 windows, and it is supported by a strong steel frame. The setup time is 60 seconds, and the large flysheet allows for views all around. This tent features an awning on the front and multiple storage spaces; some are visible in the picture.

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Pros:

• Storage features.
• Easy setup.
• Very good price.

Cons:

• Heavy.

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AMAZON

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Additionally, this tent has an E-cable port, gear loft, UV reflective flysheet, and one large door. There is also a large floor vent which is useful when it’s raining, and you have to keep the windows closed.

The peak height is 72 inches (183 cm), and the packed size is 47.6 x 10.4 x 10 inches (121 x 26 x 25 cm). Note also that this is a very affordable tent.

5. Core Lighted 6-Person Instant Cabin Tent 11 x 9

This tent is the smallest in this series of tents from Core. Note also that they have a series without the light. The light system is built into the ceiling poles of the tent, and it comes together with Core’s unique diffusing fabric panel that is added to disperse the light. You have several lighting/brightness settings (high, low, and night light).

The official setup time is 60 seconds. It comes with large windows with mesh and zippered panels, and it is also nicely ventilated with two-floor vents. You also have an e-cable port.

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Pros:

• Lighted.
• Very lightweight.
• Nicely ventilated.
• Lots of headroom.
• Freestanding.

Cons:

• A bit expensive.

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AMAZON

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The official setup time is 60 seconds. It comes with large windows with mesh and zippered panels, and it is also nicely ventilated with two-floor vents. You also have an e-cable port.

The tent’s frame is made from steel, and the fabric is Core’s H2O Block 68D polyester, which they describe as water-resistant and with a PU coating. This is enhanced by fully taped seams. We like the durability of the 125 g/m² polyethylene floor.

A few numbers. The tent is very light with 14.5 lb (6.6 kg), and the area is 99 ft² (9.2 m²). The dimensions are 11 x 9 ft (335 x 274 cm), and the peak height is 72 inches (183 cm). The packed size is 44 x 9.5 x 9.5 inches (112 x 24 x 24 cm).

Final thoughts

Our selection of the best 6-person instant cabin tents wouldn’t be complete without some additional tips to consider before buying:

Ease of use

All these tents are instant type so they are easy to use, but there are differences. The simplest and the easiest type to set up, is a single-layer tent without a separate fly.

Protection

These instant cabin tents are built for comfort and for summer camping. So they have minimalist flysheets, but this should be fine for most situations. But if you know you will be camping in an area with lots of rain, think about a tent with a full-coverage fly.

Reduced glare in the tent

If you camp with people who need to sleep during the day, or if you like to take a nap, or sleep longer in the morning, then a dark rest tent is the best option.